West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR59: Designating March 6, 2026, as Mingo County Day
Status: Passed both chambers, March 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 5, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 59 (By Senator M. Maynard) [Introduced March 5, 2026] Designating March 6, 2026, as Mingo County Day at the Legislature. Whereas, Mingo County, West Virginia, was formed in 1895, and is the youngest county in the state; and Whereas, Mingo County's name originated from the Mingo Indians, an Iroquoian group of Native Americans who migrated from New York; and Whereas, Mingo County is best known for its rich history and role as a booming coal mining community with commercial mining beginning in 1890. Mingo County is also known for the West Virginia Mine Wars (1912-1922) and the Battle of Matewan (1920); and Whereas, An integral part of this county's history is the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency that resulted in numerous deaths, including the mayor, marking a turning point in the battle for miners' rights, while also serving to create a fascinating and interesting testimony to the hardships of the coal mining industry; and Whereas, Mingo County, through its challenges and spirited history, has developed a thriving tourism industry with the Hatfield-McCoy Trail hosting annual events, resulting in the King Coal Festival; preserving the Matewan Historic District as a National Historic Landmark; and the Rockhouse-Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain Trail Systems with over 100 miles of a variety of hiking paths at all levels; and Whereas, In today's economic climate, …
Sponsors
- Maynard, Mark R. (R, 06) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Roll No. 367)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
Votes
- Adopted (Roll No. 367) (March 6, 2026): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SR59?
- SR59 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designating March 6, 2026, as Mingo County Day.
- What is the status of SR59?
- Passed both chambers as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR59?
- Maynard, Mark R. (R, 06).
- Where is the official record for SR59?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
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